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Dallas Stars Power Past Utah Mammoth with Dominant Second Period Performance

The Dallas Stars, boasting a record of 16-5-4, secured a victory over the Utah Mammoth, who now stand at 12-10-3. The final score was 4-3 in favor of the Stars.


Nov 28, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) faces the Utah Mammoth attack during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

First Period


The game commenced with both teams eager to establish dominance. The Utah Mammoth struck first, netting two goals and setting an early tone. However, the Stars responded with a goal from Wyatt Johnston, narrowing the gap and keeping their hopes alive as they headed into the second period.


Second Period


This period proved pivotal for Dallas as they unleashed an offensive surge that would define the game's outcome. With three goals scored during this segment, including contributions from Mikko Rantanen and Roope Hintz on power plays, Dallas turned the tide in their favor. This offensive burst was crucial in establishing their lead against Utah.


Nov 28, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Utah Mammoth center Jack McBain (22) celebrates after scoring a goal against Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Third Period


The final period saw both teams battling hard but unable to alter the scoreline further. The Mammoth's defense tightened up while Jake Oettinger stood firm in goal for Dallas with 27 saves throughout the game. Despite multiple attempts by Utah to equalize, Dallas maintained their composure and defensive strength until time expired.


In this encounter between two competitive sides at American Airlines Center, it was clear that special teams played a significant role in determining success for Dallas. Their ability to capitalize on power play opportunities made all difference against a resilient opponent like Utah.


Nov 28, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Utah Mammoth center Jack McBain (22) and defenseman Nick DeSimone (57) and defenseman John Marino (6) celebrates after McBain scores a goal against Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Looking ahead for fans eager to catch more action: The next game features Ottawa Senators visiting American Airlines Center on November 30th at 6:00 PM EST; tune into ESPN+ or Victory+ networks for live coverage!


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